Heavy-Duty Aluminum Highway Lamppost Base from Japan
Reinforced cast aluminum base for interstate highway lampposts, with breakaway design for safety compliance. HTS 9405.99.40.20 covers this purpose-built aluminum lamppost base.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Comply with FHWA breakaway standards; include NCHRP test reports for valuation
• Galvanizing certificates required if aluminum shows corrosion-resistant coatings
• Declare exact alloy composition (e.g
• 6061-T6) for accurate HTS material verification